Two Tennessee House Democrats took part in a protest outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 29, as the protest’s organizer is accusing President Joe Biden of committing “ecocide.” Reps. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), who were expelled from the Tennesse General Assembly in early April before they were reinstated, took…
Expelled Tennessee State Lawmakers Take Part in Climate Change Protest in DC
April 30, 2023
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‘Tennessee Three’ Meet With Biden at White House, Discuss Gun Laws
April 25, 2023
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Three Tennessee House Democrats met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Monday, where they discussed gun control laws. Reps. Justin Jones (D-Nashville), Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), and Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) told reporters they discussed with Biden a slew of gun control laws. “We talked about red flag laws, we talked…
Gregg Popovich Blames Lawmakers Instead of Lawbreakers
April 13, 2023
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich used his final press conference to scoff at GOP lawmakers on several topics, including gun control. Instead of blaming the mass shooters for choosing to break the law, he blamed a political party and the solutions they advocate for, such as additional security measures in schools and churches. This…
Second Tennessee Democrat Reinstated to Seat He Was Ousted From
April 12, 2023
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The second Tennessee Democrat ousted from his House seat last week in the Tennessee General Assembly was reappointed to serve until a special election can be held later this year to fill the seat for the rest of his term. Justin Pearson, who represents parts of Memphis in Shelby County, was reinstated in a vote…
Tennessee Democrat Reinstated to House Seat by Nashville Council After Being Expelled
Nashville’s Metro Council voted unanimously to reinstate Democrat Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones to the House seat he was expelled from last week on Monday night, April 10. The short meeting yielded no other nominations from the council to fill the seat aside from Jones. A roar from those in attendance could be heard celebrating…
Nashville Council to Vote on Reinstating Expelled Democrat Lawmaker
April 10, 2023
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Nashville officials are set to vote Monday on a possible reinstatement of a Democrat Tennessee lawmaker who was expelled last week after protesting gun laws. Former Tennessee state Reps. Justin Jones and James Pearson, both Democrats, were expelled from the Republican-controlled state Legislature on Thursday over their participation in a rule-breaking protest on the House…
Nashville Council to Vote on Reinstating Expelled Democrat Lawmaker—Here’s What We Know
April 10, 2023
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Nashville officials are set to vote Monday on a possible reinstatement of a Democrat Tennessee lawmaker who was expelled last week after protesting gun laws. Former Tennessee state Reps. Justin Jones and James Pearson, both Democrats, were expelled from the Republican-controlled state Legislature on Thursday over their participation in a rule-breaking protest on the House…
Ousted Tennessee Lawmakers Criticize Republicans, Vow to Return to Their Seats
April 9, 2023
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The former Tennessee legislators who were ousted last week by the state’s Republican-led House of Representatives said on April 9 they would accept reappointments by their respective districts and will run in the special elections to fill their seats. Former Reps. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) and Justin Jones (D-Nashville) appeared on Meet the Press, vowing to…
Ousted Tennessee Lawmakers Criticize Republicans, Vow to Return to Office
April 9, 2023
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The former Tennessee legislators who were ousted last week by the state’s Republican-led House of Representatives said on April 9 they would accept reappointments by their respective districts and will run in the special elections to fill their seats. Justin Pearson, a Democrat who had represented Memphis, and Justin Jones, a Democrat who represented Nashville,…
Counties Plan to Send Expelled Tennessee Lawmakers Back to Statehouse
County officials in Tennessee say they want to send the lawmakers who were expelled from their positions right back to the statehouse. Nashville Vice Mayor Jim Shulman has already scheduled a special meeting to consider the seat left open when state Rep. Justin Jones, a Democrat, was expelled on April 6. The meeting, set for…
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